# CB vs CB Radio Chat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CB Radio Chat at none against CB's 11. CB Radio Chat also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 26.0). CB's advantage is review sentiment (46% vs 18%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CB sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. CB Radio Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.3 for CB against 2.3 for CB Radio Chat. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 120 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of CB's written reviews are positive against 18% of CB Radio Chat's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CB | CB Radio Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122/reviews)** | [2.3 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb-radio-chat/id981929708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551) | [Radoslaw Kaczmarczyk](https://appshunter.io/developer/981929707) |

## What reviewers say

### CB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb/id576669122)

Connect with people worldwide through a simulated CB radio experience. Listen to broadcasts for free and engage in real-time conversations. Unlock enhanced broadcasting features with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Listen to global broadcasts for free, Unlimited range voice communication, Simulated CB radio and walkie-talkie, Approximate location sharing for privacy, Unlock longer broadcasts and remove delays, Social networking for real conversations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock Talk and More | Free | one-time |
| Try All CB Features for a Week | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy Longer Broadcasts! | $0.99 | one-time |
| One Month Trial! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Broadcasts Only | $2.99 | one-time |
| Six Month Unlock! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Features Forever - DISCOUNTED! | $4.99 | one-time |
| CB Combo Pack 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Features Forever! | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Global community connecting people worldwide
- 👥 Friendly and welcoming user base (when respectful)
- 💬 Easy-to-use interface for communication
- 🎙️ Authentic CB radio experience on mobile
- 🔄 Frequent app updates and improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👥 Toxic and unwelcoming community toward newcomers
- 🔊 No active users or very low user base currently
- 💰 Misleading free-to-play model with paywalls
- 🎙️ Non-functional audio in many cases
- ⏱️ Significant delay in message delivery

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or during use
- Audio not working or no voices heard
- Headphones not recognized after app switch
- Screen turns black and app won't open
- App closes when phone display turns off

**Requested features**

- Background audio playback without screen on
- Better tutorial or FAQ documentation
- User profile creation with persistent handle names
- Screen scroll functionality during broadcast
- CB time frame for unified time reference


### CB Radio Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cb-radio-chat/id981929708)

Communicate live with people globally using high-quality voice. This app functions like a walkie-talkie, allowing instant voice messaging without registration. Connect with friends and make new ones through real-time audio conversations.

**Highlights:** Live voice communication, Global reach, High audio quality, Walkie-talkie functionality, Push To Talk (PTT), No registration required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for social interaction
- 👍 Good app for listening
- 👍 App is fun when working

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Toxic and abusive environment
- 😞 Racism and discrimination
- 😞 Drug dealers and threats
- 😞 Frequent bans for self-defense
- 😞 App not working on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading/crashing on iPhone
- Microphone access not working on iOS
- Pro version unavailable on iOS
- App is slow
- App glitches

**Requested features**

- Add a share feature
- Pro version for iOS
- Longer talk time for iOS
- Private feature for iOS
- Enforce terms and conditions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CB free?

CB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CB Radio Chat free?

CB Radio Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CB or CB Radio Chat?

CB is rated higher. CB averages 2.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while CB Radio Chat averages 2.3 from 120 ratings.

### Do CB or CB Radio Chat have ads?

Neither CB nor CB Radio Chat shows ads.

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